Respect for all Individuals

Learning, Living, and Serving Together

As a Catholic Lasallian institution that is dedicated to the global mission of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, Christian Brothers University calls “its members to an awareness of the poor and victims of injustice.” Rooted in faith and service, this mission invites us to remain attentive to the needs of others and to respond through education, service, and responsible engagement with the world.

The well-being of God’s all-encompassing creation — the world and all of its inhabitants — is of great concern. CBU helps students recognize their responsibility to others and to the common good. Through education, service, and ethical leadership, the University emphasizes respect for the dignity of every person, care for creation, and a commitment to building strong, unified communities.

These values are expressed through academic programs, service opportunities, and campus life experiences that encourage students to grow intellectually, ethically, and spiritually while preparing them to contribute meaningfully to their professions and communities.

Lasallian Pledge

When you graduate from Christian Brothers University, you will be asked to take the following Lasallian Graduation Pledge: “I pledge to explore and take into account the social justice and environmental consequences of any job I consider and will try to improve these aspects of any organization for which I work. I will further the Lasallian tradition by continuing to learn and by serving others to build better communities and a better society.” At its core, the pledge asks you to place the common interest over the private, environment over profit, community over self, and justice over inequity.

McLaughlin Social Justice Institute

The McLaughlin Social Justice Institute of Lasallian Practice (MSJI) is a two-week intensive academic, community, and field experience program hosted at Christian Brothers University where students will learn how their own social identities impact their engagement with others. The MSJI Program structure blends classroom instruction, visits from leading experts in law and medicine, and trips throughout the Memphis community, wherein students will learn about issues pertaining to social justice and inequity, particularly for people living in poverty and on the margins.

Social Justice Day at CBU

Christian Brothers University takes social justice very seriously — it’s one of the Lasallian principles we build on. While others talk about making the world a better place, our students actually do it! High school students from the area came to CBU to find out how careers in business and the arts can give you a platform to change the world! Hosted by the Rosa Deal School of Arts and CBU School of Business.